Engineer III, Specialty Labs Engineer / Crystallization Engineer

We are looking to fill an Engineer 3 position working as a full-time employee of ExecuPharm / Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. If interested, please send an electronic copy of your resume to dkintzley@execupharm.com . This position does not offer any sponsorship.

Overview / Responsibilities

The Chemical Engineering Research and Development department of Merck Research Laboratories has a position available that will have primary accountability for lab process development specifically around API crystallization, isolation, drying, and particle physical attribute control.  Activities will include working with gram quantities at the bench scale to a few kilograms at the Unit Operations and Preplab scales utilizing wet and dry processing equipment within these labs (e.g., crystallization vessels, filtration and drying equipment, and wet and dry milling tools, etc.).  The department offers fast-paced, hands-on research that requires a high degree of technical skills and contributions. Secondary activities may include experiments and the use of instruments associated with process safety evaluation when needed, and the general support of Specialty Labs operations within the Chemical Engineering R&D Department.

QualificationsA BS or MS degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is requiredMS +0-2 years’ experience in a regulated work environment, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; BS with 3-5 years.

Required Skills and ExperienceKnowledge of chemistry theory and practice, along with process scale-upAbility to work in the lab with a variety of chemicalsExperience in wet chemistry including safely handling solvents and chemicals, running experiments, proper disposal of waste, and generating and analyzing dataAbility to use an array of characterization instrumentsGood organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skillsThe ability to strictly follow established procedures, policies and guidelines required to comply with safety, environmental and GMP expectations in the labInitiative and independence to develop, apply, and/or improve new systems and best practicesThe ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and as part of teams when requiredAbility to work accurately in a fast-paced environmentAbility to write clear and concise reportsFamiliarity with MS Office productsProficiency with computers and experience with local and web-based softwareAbility to integrate into the existing work and culture

Desired Skills and ExperienceExperience in crystallization and/or with using Mettler Toledo equipment (i.e., Easymax/Optimax reactor systems)Experience with in-situ or off-line analytical techniques such as FTIR, FBRM, PVM, Raman, and/or GC/HPLCExperience with solids handling within a ventilated balance enclosureFamiliarity with statistical experimental design (i.e., Design of Experiments)Flexibility to adapt to changing work assignments and deadlinesFirsthand experience with experiments and data analysis using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) or other calorimetry techniques and toolsExperience with mathematical modeling using Aspen, Matlab/Mathematica or similar

This role may be subject to government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that are more stringent than Parexel policy. Accordingly, successful applicants may need to be either vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.

About ExecuPharm

ExecuPharm is the North American clinical operations business within Parexel FSP, which includes the CMC Operations group.  We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

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